Austin Deasy
Question:101 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Finance the revenue which has accrued from off-course betting tax in each of the past three years. [25274/01]
Written Answers. - Tax Code.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
|
Year |
Betting Duty Net Receipts |
|
1998 |
£52.14 million (66.2 million) |
|
1999 |
£53.4 million (67.8 million) |
|
2000 |
£46.36 million (58.9 million) |
|
2001 (9 months to end Sept.) |
£41.1 million (52.2 million) |
The betting duty was reduced from 10% to 5% with effect from 1 July 1999.